Chinese potato stir-fry (酸辣土豆丝)
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Chinese potato stir-fry (酸辣土豆丝)
Description
This Chinese potato stir-fry involves peeling potatoes and cutting them into thin, matchstick-sized strips, typically using a julienne peeler or food processor for uniformity. The strips are rinsed under cold water to remove excess starch and then thoroughly drained to ensure they fry with the right texture.
Cooking begins with heating oil in a wok on high heat, followed by briefly frying dried chili and Sichuan peppercorns until fragrant. Fresh chilies, garlic slices, and the potatoes are then quickly stir-fried together, maintaining a slightly crunchy texture. The dish is finished with the addition of black rice vinegar for acidity and salt to taste, which balance the spicy and aromatic notes.
It is best served warm, complementing rice and a range of meat or vegetable dishes, providing a bright and piquant contrast within a meal.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 450 g potato about 2 medium-sized potatoes
- 3 dried chilli deseeded
- ½ teaspoon Sichuan peppercorn
- 2 fresh chilli sliced
- 3 cloves garlic sliced
- 1 teaspoon black rice vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
Instructions
- Peel the potato then cut it into julienne strips. You may use a food processor or a julienne peeler to achieve similar results (regular grater is not recommended).
- Rinse the potato strips under tap water to remove excess starch. Drain them very well.
- Heat up a wok on a high heat. Pour in the oil, then add dried chilli and Sichuan peppercorn. Leave to sizzle until fragrant (do not burn them).
- Put fresh chilli, garlic and potato strips into the wok. Stir fry constantly until the potato is cooked (should be still a bit crunchy).
- Add black rice vinegar and salt . Give everything a quick stir then dish out.
- Serve it warm with rice, along with other meat/vegetable savoury dishes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 239 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 239kcal | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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